Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
What is AI and how will it shape our future?
Chances are that the more you hear about artificial intelligence (AI), the more questions you have about this emerging technology. Whether you’re an educator or just curious about AI, we’re here to help.
The Tech will be hosting events, creating educational resources, and more. We believe that when everyone feels empowered to use and understand a new technology, then the future that technology creates will be better for all of us.
National AI Literacy Day
On March 27, 2026 The Tech Interactive will participate in National AI Literacy Day, an annual event dedicated to exploring how AI is shaping our world. Check out the National website for more resources and professional development.
About AI Adventures: The ’Zine
The Tech Interactive wins top Communicator Award for AI literacy 'zine
The Tech Interactive’s “AI Adventures the 'Zine” has earned an Award of Excellence, the highest honor from the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards.
Created for National AI Literacy Day, the 'zine helps students in Grades 3-12 explore artificial intelligence through puzzles, games and articles. Written in-house by Amy Bucher, Director of Research & Development, and designed by Krista Thomas, Senior Director of Brand Marketing, the resource brings together learning research, creative storytelling and bold visual design to make AI literacy approachable, empowering and fun.
The Communicator Awards received more than 3,000 entries from around the world and recognize excellence, effectiveness and innovation in communications.
This recognition celebrates The Tech’s playful, hands-on approach to helping young learners understand the technologies shaping their world.
Explore “AI Adventures the 'Zine”
Professional Development Opportunity for Educators
On Saturday, March 28th, 2026 our Educator Workshop will explore NGSS-aligned lessons that support students of all ages in AI Literacy. From how complex AI models are developed to address real-world challenges to simple introductions to computer vision, participants will consider both the opportunities and challenges of using AI in education. This hands-on workshop will include unplugged and plugged AI activities as well as a behind-the-scenes tour of AI experiences within the museum.
AI Resources & Lessons
AI Adventures the ‘Zine
Grades 3-12
AI literacy magazine for kids with puzzles, games, and articles.
Lesson: 15 minutes
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Making the Call on AI Referees
Grades 3-8
Explore how AI models are trained by testing how well a simulated AI referee judges penalty kicks in soccer.
Lesson: 45 minutes
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Community Voices: Evaluating AI Risks and Rewards
Grades 6-12
Take on the role of a community stakeholder. Debate and vote on whether you would adopt an AI solution for your community.
Lesson: 75 minutes
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The AI Sustainability Challenge
Grades 6-12
Consider the environmental challenges posed by the increasing use of AI. Examine existing sustainable approaches, and propose new ideas for reducing the negative impacts of AI advancements.
Lesson: 90 minutes
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AI to the Rescue: Finding Lost Pets
Grades K-5
How would artificial intelligence find a lost pet? In this version of the classic "Guess Who" game, students examine the process that AI uses to make predictions.
Lesson: 45 minutes
Machine Learning Unplugged
Grades 4-12
Who says you need a computer to learn about artificial intelligence? In this unplugged activity, take the role of a wildlife conservationist who uses data to refine and test a machine learning algorithm.
Lesson: 45 minutes
Animal Identification with AI
Grades 6-8
Explore how conservationists use artificial intelligence as a tool for animal identification.
Lesson: 50 minutes
What’s Your Problem? Brainstorming AI Solutions
Grades 3-12
This mash-up brainstorming game examines the way humans can use AI as a tool to solve a problem.
Lesson: 45 minutes
AI for Global Good
Grades 4-12
Examine several organizations using AI in their work. Consider the strengths and limitations of using AI to create change.
Lesson: 40 minutes
AI Inclusiveness
Grades 6-8
Explore the problem of bias in artificial intelligence through design activities and a series of video clips featuring The Tech for Global Good laureate, AI4ALL.
Lesson: 190 minutes
AI Awesomeness
From protecting indigenous languages to automating power line inspections, modern innovators are discovering an infinite number ways to put AI to work for global good.
- Earth Species Project 2024-2025 Laureate
- farm-ng 2024-25 Laureates
- FLAIR 2024-25 Laureates
- Karya 2024-25 Laureates
- Dr. Fei-Fei Li 2024 Global Humanitarian
- AI4ALL 2019 Laureate
- Wild Me 2021-22 Laureates
- Buzz Solutions 2021-22 Laureates
Spanish Language Podcasts
We have partnered with Craneo: Ciencia para Niños a Spanish language podcast for children who are curious about the world. Check out these episodes!
¿Cómo viajan las fotos por Internet?How do pictures travel over the Internet?
Inteligencia Artificial: ¿Es un cerebro digital?Artificial Intelligence: Is it a digital brain?
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Computational Thinking
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Data Science
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Visiting The Tech Interactive?
Want to see artificial intelligence in action? Check out Animaker and Dream Garden.
Animaker uses machine learning, 3D scanning, and visual recognition to identify the animals you show it.
Dream Garden is a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered immersive exhibit that transforms your ideas and movements into a vibrant, surreal ecosystem. Designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder, this playful experience invites visitors of all ages and abilities to step into a dream-like world and explore the creative possibilities of AI.
These resources are made possible through The Bowers Institute
Supporting educators to develop problem-solvers locally, nationally and globally.